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The company really does a good job of creating good will with their owner base. This fifth wheel has a lot of things I really, really like but the steps to the upper deck are on the road side which means a closed slide room specifically blocks access to this area. Otherwise all the lower deck is fully accessible with the slide in. Further, there are the closets on either side of the bed as you might expect along with hanging storage and drawers on the back wall of the bedroom. There is a nice amount of hanging space and drawer storage in the Grand Design 260RD.
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Further, the trailer had a TST tire pressure monitoring system. The manufacturer of this trailer rates the hitch weight at 1,269 pounds. Our half-ton Ram 1500 has a cargo carrying capacity of roughly 1800 pounds. That leaves just 531 pounds of capacity for everything, including Peggy and I.
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In some ways this review is different in that friends of mine bought this after we talked about various RVs that they were considering. I got to go see it yesterday and thought I’d share my thoughts with all of you. The Reflection 295RL has a very spacious and well-appointed bathroom with a large ABS tub surround with a Nautilus shower curtain, a vanity with sink and medicine cabinet, and a porcelain foot-flush toilet. There has been considerable thought applied to the placement and design of the bathroom in this unit.
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In the rare case that your Grand Design unit may need servicing, we want the process to be as quick and painless as possible. Your local dealer is best able to prioritize your service needs. However I really, really wish all RV companies would do a better job of educating people on the realities of towing these trailers. I think calling this a half ton towable fifth wheel is a disservice to people. I didn’t catch this but my friends pointed out that there’s really not a lot of storage in the bathroom but then there’s that closet in the bedroom.
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To add to this RV’s status as being well suited for entertaining, the kitchen is over in the front corner on the camp side. The solid counter top extends all the way along the camp side of the RV to the door. This would be a great situation for laying out some food for friends.
Lippert tends to be good at listening to customers and also working on developing solutions that work well. This site is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. Our RV Destinations section will give you a starting point to plan your next journey or camping trip. Designed to provide everyone from full timers to occasional campers a complete resource, this section has links to campgrounds, resorts and local areas of interest all over the US. On the upper deck of this trailer is, of course, the bedroom which features a proper 60” X 80” queen-sized bed. Grand Design has also gone to Goodyear Endurance trailer tires and a MorRyde CRE 3000 suspension system.
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RVUSA.com however, reserves the right to make changes, corrections and / or improvements at any time and without notice. In addition, RVUSA.com disclaims any and all liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly as a result of errors, omissions or discrepancies. The combination of engineering excellence, top-level quality control, and impressive interior design make these fifth wheel trailers the class of the industry in 2018. The Reflection 150 Series rides on nitrogen-filled E-rated Westlake Radial Tires with alloy wheels. These come with a full five-year warranty and a 12 month “no questions asked” warranty.
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For example, the engineers have used a pocket door instead of the typical swing door that forces you to back down the stairs to open the bathroom door. The entertainment centre features a 40” LCD TCL Roku TV, Furrion DVD player and stereo. There is a very attractive 5,000 BTU electric fireplace below the TV. This fireplace sends a very nice warm breeze through the area. Take a minute to extend your awning and flip the switch to illuminate the LED lighting at the base of the awning support rails, and your campsite will have a very attractive evening ambiance. The rear hitch on the 295RL is a convenience hitch that is rated 300 lbs.
Further, under the counter are a whole bunch of drawers. The overwhelming feeling I get in this trailer is of space. The optional 16 cubic foot 12 volt fridge has a lot fo space for your food. I see more and more Furrion components in RVs for good reason. Lippert is very good at supply chain and delivering on promises which some friends in the RV industry told me was not a strong suit of Furrion in the past. This had somewhat traditional aluminum folding steps that have served we RVers very well for many years.
The Dexter axles, brakes, and suspension are ideally suited for a fifth wheel of this size and weight, and the result is one of the best towing trailers we have tested. Heated holding tanks, a heated utility centre in one of the exterior compartments, and heated and enclosed water system drains make this an all-season trailer. As with all Grand Design RV models, the Reflection 150 Series features outstanding fit and finish – PDI and quality control at the factory is the class of the industry, and every detail is double-checked at the dealership. When it comes to suspension performance, it’s all about suspension travel.
The bathroom offers good space but somewhat limited storage. Further, this water heater has a number of built-in systems to even out temperature delivery so you won’t get the surprise blast of cold or hot water that had been part of tankless water heaters in the past. Like several RV manufacturers, Grand Design is marketing this unit specifically to owners of half-ton pickups. Honestly, the only fifth wheel I’d consider towing with a half-ton pickup is something like the Scamp 19 that we reviewed a while back.
The heat vents in the living room area are ducted under the galley island, eliminating the unsightly vents in the floor that tend to attract dust and dirt. The heat vents in the bedroom are also at the base of the walls. Your family and guests will enjoy easy access to the trailer thanks to the all-aluminum side entrance step and the Lend-A-Hand grab handle. The Reflection, like all Grand Design fifth wheels, utilizes a fully bead welded aluminum frame, with fully laminated construction and block foam insulation the solid wall structure is covered by a 3-year structural warranty. There is full pass-through storage in the underfloor compartments, with motion sensor lighting. All warranty info is typically reserved for new units and is subject to specific terms and conditions.
Provide us with some basic info and we’ll appraise your RV. Reflection’s design has been put to the test in extreme temperatures ranging from ZERO to 100+ degrees. Third party extreme cold testing showed that the Reflection remained functional and achieved very comfortable temperatures.
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